You can apply to have your membership suspended under certain circumstances:

• Full suspension or partial suspension when you’re overseas, provided the application is made prior to the date of departure.
• Full suspension while you continue to receive short-term income maintenance through Centrelink and are eligible for and/or have a Health Care Card for a minimum of 14 days.
• To be eligible you must be covered by a health insurance policy with Emergency Services Health for a minimum of one month. The minimum period of suspension is 14 days, the maximum period of suspension is two years and the minimum period between suspensions is four months, unless we agree otherwise.

For further information on our suspension policy simply call us on 1300 703 703.